Since I’ve been writing here about Hope for Prisoners (H4P), friends and colleagues from all over the US have asked how they might get involved with a program like this. One of the keys to H4P’s success is an 18-month mentorship process that pairs every graduate with someone who’s trained to help them navigate the challenges of reentry. Mentors go through extensive training and are led by Rodney Taylor, a former graduate of H4P’s program who has been trained by Jon Ponder. Mentors come from all walks of life and provide assistance with the kinds of issues our graduates face: most importantly, they’re there when needed. If you feel like this is something you’re supposed to be doing, and have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it. If you live here in Las Vegas, contact H4P; if you live in other communities, look for reentry programs in your area (online or through your local unemployment office) and get involved today.
Wanda Sykes (b. 1964): American actress, comedian, and writer
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